Otta (river)
Otta | ||
The river at Otta |
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Water code | NO : 002.DHZ | |
location | Innlandet ( Norway ) | |
River system | Glomma | |
Drain over | Lågen → Mjøsa → Vorma → Glomma → Skagerrak | |
origin | Outflow from Lake Djupvatnet , at the foot of Dalsnibba , Skjåk municipality | |
muzzle | at Otta in Lågen coordinates: 61 ° 46 ′ 3 ″ N , 9 ° 32 ′ 43 ″ E 61 ° 46 ′ 3 ″ N , 9 ° 32 ′ 43 ″ E
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length | 150 km | |
Catchment area | 3948 km² | |
Flowing lakes | Lalmsvatnet | |
Communities | Skjåk , Lom , Vågå , Sel , Otta |
The Otta is a 150 km long water-rich wild river in the Norwegian Innlandet . It flows through the scenic high valley Ottadal and later flows into the town of the same name Otta in the Lågen . Quiet, lake-like routes alternate with heavily blocked slopes.
leisure
The Otta is one of Norway's most popular kayaking waters .